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In an idyllic location in the New Forest National Park, with miles of footpaths from the doorstep.

This is an idyllic holiday location in a quiet part of the New Forest National Park. With open heath, wild ponies and miles of footpaths right on the doorstep making these properties - Brook Barn (ref PDDA) and Meadow Barn (ref UKC2859) a really relaxing holiday retreat. Adjacent to one another and next to the owner’s home, they have been thoughtfully renovated, offering a good feeling of space with high vaulted beamed ceilings and open plan living space. Brook Barn has a cosy wood burner and Meadow Barn is accessed through the former stable/farmyard and has a very rustic feel and a unique carved staircase, made out of local trees and with iron railings to look like the branches of the tree! The first floor galleried bedroom area, with single bed, gives the impression of sleeping in a tree house! Both properties have a ground floor double bedroom and a first floor double bedroom with a single Z-bed for additional sleeping for children.This is a wonderful setting for discovering the New Forest, the area is abundant in wildlife, with deer, pheasants, badgers and birds and many scenic walks. The market town of Ringwood, with several restaurants, pubs, shops and leisure centre is about 4 miles, and there is also a brewery that offers regular tours. There is so much to discover in this area and the New Forest has miles of open heathland and woodland, where cattle and ponies roam, as well as being great for cycling, walking and riding. There are numerous picturesque New Forest villages, many of which serve traditional cream teas! Rockbourne is good for fly fishing and there is coarse fishing at Fordingbridge, as well as a water park, with various water sports including windsurfing and boating.The properties are in a convenient location with road links to the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury, and for a day out, why not visit Stonehenge or The Tank Museum at Bovington. They also have easy coastal connections to Christchurch Harbour and Sandbanks both within about 40-minute’s drive. Other attractions within easy reach include Beaulieu Motor Museum, Monkey World, Avon Heath Country Park, Moors Valley, and the New Forest Otter and Owl Park. Maritime Southampton and various other tourist attractions are within easy driving distance, with Ringwood just 4 miles away and sandy beaches at Poole and Bournemouth, 16 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.Both properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.

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Customer Comments

10

Beverley

18/06/2018

Confirmed guest, 16/06/2018

We had an amazing time at Brook Barn Cottage. Six adults and 3 small dogs. First time we have ever done this type of holiday and it ticked all the boxes. Lovely welcome from owner, cake and flowers on arrival gave it that extra special touch. We also had lovely weather so were out and about. Lovely garden and undercover area. Lovely to wake up to the horses, cows and deer. Watching the sun rise. Cottage was compact and cosy will be back.

10

Jo

10/02/2018

Confirmed guest, 15/01/2018

Fabulous weekend at Brook Barn. Great host who addressed our queries promptly. Beautiful homely cottage with all facilites. The only reason we scored 8 for local amentities is because if you want to arrive and go nowhere make sure you have enough Gin!! Not the owners fault at all but there isnt a shop or pub wthin easy walking distance. We are hoping to book again :-)

8

TIMOTHY

05/01/2018

Confirmed guest, 03/01/2018

Great barn house with superb access to forest walks. Ideal for a trek to the pub and walk or taxi back. Very comfortable for young family of 4 plus guest.

8

Alan

02/11/2017

Confirmed guest, 21/10/2017

Great holiday

10

DAVE

01/10/2017

Confirmed guest, 23/09/2017

Ideal holiday cottage if you enjoy peaceful walks into the beautiful New Forest. Very comfortable cottage in an amazing location.